'Scientology  Speedrun' trend comes to Sandy Springs

A 20-year-old was arrested in Sandy Springs for participating in the "Scientology Speedrun" social media trend involving unauthorized entry into Church buildings.

Ex-Georgia warden indicted in prison gang scheme

Former Smith State Prison Warden Brian Adams has been indicted in connection with an alleged contraband smuggling operation tied to a prison gang.

Hawaii monk seal rock thrower arrested, to appear in Seattle court

The man accused of hurling a rock at an endangered seal in Hawaii was arrested and is set to appear in U.S. District Court in Seattle.

39-year-old man dies after April shooting in southeast Atlanta

A man who was shot several times in southeast Atlanta last month has died as the search for the shooter continues.

Suspected darknet 'Dream Market' admin nabbed in international sting

The suspected main administrator of one of the darknet’s largest illicit marketplaces has been arrested nearly seven years after the site was shut down.

Tax preparer sentenced for $600 million COVID-era tax fraud scheme

A New York woman is headed to prison for her role in a COVID-era tax scheme that sought to bilk the U.S. government out of hundreds of millions of dollars in tax credits that were meant to help businesses weather the pandemic.

World Cup 2026: The hidden danger Atlanta airport is targeting

The Atlanta airport is ramping up human trafficking prevention efforts as the city prepares to host hundreds of thousands of global visitors for the World Cup this summer.

3-year-old flown to Atlanta hospital after being pinned by car

A 3-year-old child was airlifted to a hospital Wednesday afternoon after getting trapped between two cars at a Monroe County home.

Kouri Richins sentenced to life for husband’s fentanyl murder

Kouri Richins, a Utah mother who gained attention for writing a children’s book about grief after her husband’s death, has been sentenced to life in prison for murdering him.

Louisiana to pay nearly $5M to family of man killed in traffic stop

Louisiana officials reached a settlement with the family of Ronald Greene, a Black driver killed by state police during a 2019 traffic stop.

South Carolina officer killed during pursuit involving teen driver

South Carolina police officer Don “DJ" Keller was killed in the line of duty while responding to assist officers during a traffic stop involving a 15-year-old driver in Greenwood.

Brookhaven pair charged in child sexual abuse case

Olga Patricia Mejia Zavala and Andres Hernandez were arrested in connection with the alleged sexual abuse of a juvenile.

No injuries after Sandy Springs SWAT standoff ends

Dennis Carter was arrested following a SWAT standoff at a Sandy Springs apartment complex on Wednesday morning sparked by a domestic dispute.

Newnan man pleads guilty in $140M Ponzi scheme

A Newnan man admitted in federal court Tuesday to orchestrating a $140 million Ponzi scheme that defrauded hundreds of investors over four years.